Can all the students write the assessment together in the gymnasium or cafeteria?

No. Students should write the assessment in the classroom where they would normally take English language arts or Mathematics; if this is not possible, then they may write the assessment in their home room classroom. Gymnasiums, auditoriums, cafeterias, etc. are not appropriate venues for the administration of the assessment. The assessment should be seen as just another part of the students' day, and students should participate in the assessment in a familiar environment where they can be comfortable and relaxed.